May Breeze
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5/2 Open House for Park Point Community Club Summer Youth Program
By Dawn Buck on Apr 25, 2017 | In Uncategorized | Comments Off on 5/2 Open House for Park Point Community Club Summer Youth Program
Open House for Park Point Community Club Summer Youth Program
Tuesday, May 2, 5:30 – 7:00 pm, Lafayette Community Center (Lower Level)
Come meet the new staff for the Summer Youth Program 2017, pick up or complete registration forms and enjoy some treats!
The Summer Youth program is for ages 5 years old (completed Kindergarten) thru 12 years old and kids who want to have an especially amazing action packed super summer from June 12th thru August 10th, (CLOSED July 4th). The fun will begin at 8:00 am and end at 4:00 pm, Monday through Thursday at the Lafayette Club House at 3026 Minnesota Ave. Plan to spend the entire summer or just a few weeks or days, the choice is yours. The Program includes gardening at the PP Edible Garden, going to the Beach, field trips, educational sessions, crafts and activities at Lafayette Community Center.
The cost for the nine week program is $450.00 for the first child per family, $350.00 for any child thereafter, same family or $60 per week and $20 per day. Field trip costs are additional and the responsibility of the child’s family.
Registration forms are posted on the PPCC website. Please remember space is limited, giving first priority to Park Point Residents, relatives of Park Pointers. Questions, please contact Sally Buck at timnsalbuck@gmail.com or http://www.parkpointcommunityclub.org/
Park Point Community Club
P.O. Box 16326
Duluth, MN 55816-0326
Registration Form for Summer Program 2017 pdf version
Park Point Community Club Summer Youth Program Registration 2017 Word version
What’s Happening on Park Point?
By Dawn Buck on Apr 10, 2017 | In Uncategorized | Comments Off on What’s Happening on Park Point?
Lafayette Bathrooms- Updated plans
The plans changed a bit due to community suggestions. Here are the updated plans which will go through the variance process again.
Bathroom updated plans 3.31.2017
Updated bathroom plan
Neighbors living near Lafayette will receive a notice. Please call if you have questions on the updated plans. 218 525-1764
Phragmites- Invasive on Park Point!
Attached is information regarding an upcoming Aquatic Invasive Species Open House about Phragmites on Thursday, April 20th at Pier B Resort from 6-8PM.
Below are links to event details:
- Facebook Event Page – https://www.facebook.com/events/740084716151745/
- Event Flyer PDF – https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-oYpRhJp8B0RlZSVTdwY0JSbnM
Please help us spread the word by forwarding the information to folks in your network. If you have questions, please let me know. Thank you in advance for your assistance!
Non- Native Phragmites (European common reed) is an invasive species spreading throughout our community. We have an opportunity to catch the spread early relative to communities
Best to you,
Alyssa Hoppe
Project Manager
St. Louis River Alliance
Monarch Butterfly Festival- May 20
April 2017
Duluth Monarch Buddies is a grassroots organization dedicated to helping preserve monarch butterflies.
We distribute milkweed seeds and plants, educate the community through schools, through city-wide efforts, and other outreach programs.
Please post the attached flyer and feel free to print additional copies.
We hope to see you at the Duluth Monarch Festival on
May 20!
Carolyn Schroeder
Event Coordinator
Duluth Monarch Buddies
218-348-8431
Monarch Festival 2017 details at this link
Duluth Traverse Trail System Mini-Master Plan process updates
Comments received at the 4/11 Parks Commission Meeting were incorporated into the latest DRAFT plan that is available on our website here: http://www.duluthmn.gov/st-louis-river-corridor/duluth-traverse/
The next meeting will be the April 24th City Council Meeting where Council will be asked to vote on the plan for approval.
Next Steps & Meetings
- City Council Meeting (Monday, April 24 – 7 pm at City Hall 3rd Floor Council Chambers)
Questions to:
Jim
James M. Shoberg, PLA
Project Coordinator
Landscape Architect
Parks and Recreation | City of Duluth
411 W. 1st Street | Duluth, MN 55802
218-730-4316 (office) | 218-208-9632 (cell)
jshoberg@duluthmn.gov | www.duluthmn.gov/parks
April Breeze
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2017 Park Point Rummage Sale
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The Rummage Sale dates are Friday, June 9th & Saturday, June 10, 2017
March Breeze
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PPCC Social & Meeting on March 21, Tuesday 6:30pm
By Dawn Buck on Mar 7, 2017 | In Uncategorized | Comments Off on PPCC Social & Meeting on March 21, Tuesday 6:30pm
Next meeting March 21
The Executive Board meets at 6pm.
The Regular Meeting Social Hour starts at 6:30pm, followed by the 7pm meeting.
This month a representative from the DNR will speak on the effects of feeding wildlife on Park Point.
Andrew Slade, from the City of Duluth Parks and Recreation department will tell us about the Lafayette bathroom project and the upgrades scheduled at the Beach House.
Read the grant here.Lafayette Bathroom Grant 2017
17-0172R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH DONALD HOLM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR THE PARK POINT BEACH HOUSE NORTH WALL REPLACEMENT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $182,706. This Resolution was adopted unanimously, February 2017
Farewell Old Oatka Boathouse- Say goodbye on February 19
By Dawn Buck on Feb 18, 2017 | In Uncategorized | Comments Off on Farewell Old Oatka Boathouse- Say goodbye on February 19
Hello Park Point Neighbors,
Sunday, February 19th at 2:00 p.m. will be the final goodbye to the Duluth Rowing Club “Old” Boathouse.
Two-thirds of the structure is already down, with the final front part to be professionally demolished early this next week.
Anyone, young or old, is welcome AND encouraged to tell stories or anecdotes of what the building and property meant to them, whether a rower or not.
The press will come down to do a feature on what the rowing community meant to the Park Point Community.
Duluth Rowing Club photo from D. Hoelscher
Oatka Boathouse 1942 by Mira Southworth
PPCC Meeting on Feb. 21 at Lafayette
By Dawn Buck on Feb 16, 2017 | In Uncategorized | Comments Off on PPCC Meeting on Feb. 21 at Lafayette
Lafayette Community Edible Garden
Potluck Supper
Sunday, Feb 19, 5 pm
We’ll be talking about topics and presenters for discussion at upcoming potlucks, sustainability ideas for gardening, and plans for new garden beds.
We need your ideas and feedback. We may also hear from a representative from Bagit Duluth who will give us a short overview of the effort to reduce plastic bags in Duluth. www.bagitduluth.org
PPCC Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 6:30pm social, 7pm meeting at Lafayette
Presentation from Kim Hileman from Age Well
https://agewellarrowhead.org/
From our neighbors:
East End Walking Tour Presentation
Please join the Duluth Preservation Alliance for a presentation regarding the “Historic Duluth’s EastEnd Walking Tour” book. The program will be held at the Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2310 East Fourth Street on Wednesday, February 22, at 7 pm. Dennis Lamkin will present. Books of the tour will be available for purchase and then you may enjoy the actual walk in nicer weather.
The event is free, although donations are welcomed.
Family Fun Day 2017 at Lafayette
By Dawn Buck on Feb 7, 2017 | In Uncategorized | Comments Off on Family Fun Day 2017 at Lafayette
Feb. 12, 2017
Found: Black Cat on Park Point, Duluth MN, call 218-390-3152
February 7 6pm
Jackie at 4124 Minnesota Ave. has a longhaired black cat on her porch. Please call her asap 218-390-3152.
The cat runs off when she tries to approach but returns to stay warm near the door.